The year 2025 has been marked by fast-moving regulatory developments that directly affect how companies establish, license, operate, and maintain compliance in Indonesia. A key theme has been the operationalization of policy through a large… Regulatory Kaleidoscope 2025: Insights for Doing Business in Indonesia
Indonesia’s halal regulatory framework is undergoing one of its most consequential transformations since the enactment of the Halal Product Assurance regime. Beginning in 2026, the Government of Indonesia will enter a new enforcement phase of… Mandatory Halal Certification in Indonesia 2026
Under Indonesia’s modern risk-based business-licensing framework, the Business Identification Number (Nomor Induk Berusaha – NIB) issued through the OSS-RBA platform serves as the foundational legal identity for all enterprises operating within Indonesian jurisdiction. The NIB… Why a Business Identification Number (NIB) May Be Revoked
In Indonesia’s modern import-governance regime, the Importer Identification Number Angka Pengenal Importir (API) stands as one of the most essential legal instruments regulating business participation in cross-border trade. The API is far more than a… Understanding Indonesia’s Importer Identification Number (API)
In late 2025, the Government of Indonesia, through the Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, formally announced the establishment of the Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI). This unprecedented initiative marks… Legal Breakthrough of Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI)
In Indonesia’s population administration and immigration regulatory framework, the distinction between a Foreign National (Warga Negara Asing / WNA) holding a Permanent Stay Permit (Izin Tinggal Tetap / ITAP or KITAP) and an individual who… Legal Differences Between Indonesia’s e-KTP for KITAP Holders and e-KTP for Indonesian Citizens
In Indonesia, the employment of foreign nationals is governed through a multilayered regulatory system combining labour law, immigration control, and investment policy. While many employers assume that hiring expatriates merely requires a work visa (KITAS),… Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing (RPTKA) in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the trade, production, import, and distribution of alcoholic beverages (“minuman beralkohol” or “minol”) are governed by a complex and highly regulated framework. The Indonesian government enforces strict controls to ensure responsible production, distribution,… Alcoholic Beverage (Minol) Licensing in Indonesia
In Indonesia’s tightly regulated cosmetic industry, the Penanggung Jawab Teknis (PJT), or Technical Responsible Person, serves as a cornerstone of compliance within the BPOM (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan / National Agency of Drug and… The Role of PJT in Cosmetic Product Registration with BPOM
Foreign nationals intending to engage in employment activities within the territory of the Republic of Indonesia must obtain a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) that corresponds to the nature, scope, and duration of their assignment. While… Temporary Work and Stay Permit KITAS in Indonesia
